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Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 4

Diving Deep (2023)February 19, 2023106Views 0Likes 0Comments

“One whose happiness is within, who is active within, who rejoices within and is illumined within, is actually the perfect mystic. He is liberated in the Supreme, and ultimately he attains the Supreme.” – Bhagavad Gita (5.24) While journaling, one day you may get scared and discover your fears and insecurities. Probably you tried to…

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 3

Diving Deep (2023)February 15, 2023109Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Anyone who is steady in his determination for the advanced stage of spiritual realization and can equally tolerate the onslaughts of distress and happiness is certainly a person eligible for liberation.” (Srila Prabhupada, purport to Bhagavad Gita 2.15) ‘I am not comfortable writing’ As kids some of us had teachers who forced us to write…

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 2

Diving Deep (2023)February 12, 2023102Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Without being self-controlled, without being disciplined and without being fully obedient, no one can become successful in following the instructions of the spiritual master and without doing so, no one is able to go back to godhead.” – Srila Prabhupada (Shrimad Bhagavatam purport, 1.5.24) Journaling improves Self-Awareness Right now are you aware of the room…

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 1

Diving Deep (2023)February 8, 2023118Views 0Likes 0Comments

My inspiration to write regular journals is the following quote of Srila Prabhupada: “Realization means you should write, every one of you, what is your realization. What for this Back to Godhead is? You write your realization, what you have realized about Krishna. That is required. It is not passive. Always you should be active.…

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 3

Diving Deep (2023)February 5, 202398Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Real yoga practise entails meeting the Lord in the heart and then following His dictation.” – Srila Prabhupada (Purport, Bhagavad Gita 6.6) The logic is simple: When you stretch your body and perform herculean physical exercises, you also relax your muscles and rest your body sufficiently. This ensures you get the six pack you seek.…

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 2

Diving Deep (2023)February 1, 2023105Views 0Likes 0Comments

“I see all people rushing full speed into Your mouths, as moths dash to destruction in a blazing fire.” – Bhagavad Gita (11.29) My close shave and the subsequent epiphany taught me a sacred lesson. ‘Slow’ gives spiritual insight If I hadn’t slowed down, I’d have likely carried the fearful experience with me for the…

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 1

Diving Deep (2023)January 29, 2023104Views 0Likes 0Comments

“By the slow process of devotional service, under the guidance of the bonafide spiritual master, one can attain the highest stage, being freed from all material attachment, from the fearfulness… from the frustrations... Then one can ultimately attain to the abode of the Supreme Lord.” - Srila Prabhupada (Purport, Bhagavad Gita 4.10) The sword…

Why do you chant Hare Krishna? – A case study – Part 3

Diving Deep (2023)January 26, 2023127Views 0Likes 0Comments

“If you simply chant Hare Krishna, you will be directly associating with the Supreme Lord. You will be directly associating.” – Srila Prabhupada (lecture on Bhagavad Gita, New York, May 25, 1966) One day I was chanting intensely in the temple hall – shaking my head vigorously and vibrating my body. It was more of…

Why do you chant Hare Krishna? – A case study – Part 2

Diving Deep (2023)January 22, 2023102Views 0Likes 0Comments

“We must chant with the proper service attitude – not demanding love of God, but chanting for Krishna's pleasure.” – Radhanath Swami Krishna dasa does the needful on his various roles, and then sits to chant. For him, chanting is important but not the first thing in the morning. He confessed that during his initial…

From mind’s vicious grasp to Krishna’s loving arms – Part 3

Diving Deep (2023)January 15, 202386Views 0Likes 0Comments

Journal with Krishna Many people journal regularly but stay stuck in their negative beliefs. That’s because they are unable to access the deep, spiritual layers within themselves. Usually we write about what’s happening in our lives. We improve awareness of our own inner state; we dive deep into our experiences; and we express gratitude for…

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 4

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 3

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 2

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 1

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 3

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 2

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 1

Why do you chant Hare Krishna? – A case study – Part 3

Why do you chant Hare Krishna? – A case study – Part 2

From mind’s vicious grasp to Krishna’s loving arms – Part 3

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